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Full list of road closures and roadworks across the North East this week
All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, January 12
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Channel 4’s The Dog House Calls on Durham Dog Lovers to Rehome a Rescue
Could you give a rescue dog a second chance and become part of one of the UK’s most heart-warming TV series? The team behind the RTS award-winning and BAFTA-nominated Channel 4 programme The Dog House is looking for people in Durham and across the UK who are ready to open their homes to a rescue [...
Family pay tribute to 'one of the last gentlemen in life' who died in North East collision
Paul Smith was taken to the RVI after the collision on Friday but sadly died yesterday
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Savage North East murderer who left neighbour with 60 knife wounds dies in prison
Jane Collinson was subjected to a savage attack at her home in County Durham
North East landmark to reveal ancient prison cell on Secret Spaces Tour
A rare opportunity to see inside historic cell for surprising inmates
Met Office extend yellow snow and ice warnings for County Durham into the weekend
The Met Office have issued two more yellow weather warnings for snow and ice affecting County Durham this weekend.
County Durham man died on roadside after being attacked by dog
Michael Mount from Sherburn Hill died on St Hilds Lane near Durham City Centre after he and his dog were attacked by another dog.
Durham Police issue icy road warning to motorists due to Storm Goretti
Police have issued a warning to motorists as dangerous road conditions continue across County Durham due to black ice and wintry weather.
Kynren Cast Member Swaps On-Stage Action for a Career Behind the Scenes
A former Viking warrior who once charged across the Kynren battlefield swinging an axe has now swapped stage combat for spreadsheets, carving out a new career behind the scenes at one of the region’s most celebrated live productions. Bethaney Shears first arrived at Kynren in 2016, when she was ca...
Scandal-hit NHS trust vows to support public inquiry with 'openness and transparency'
A scandal-hit regional health trust has vowed to support a public inquiry with openness and transparency.
Family of Maya Chappell say more needs to be done as government respond to petition
The family of murdered County Durham toddler Maya Chappell have welcomed a government response to its petition, but says more needs to be done.
Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham for the weekend.
Aldi donates 42,700 meals to County Durham charities over Christmas and New Year
Aldi donated 42,700 meals to people in County Durham during the Christmas and New Year period by distributing surplus food through local charities, supporting communities and reducing food waste. Key Location: County Durham
County Durham and Darlington chippies in line for national award
Bells Fish and Chips in Framwellgate Moor, Durham, and Yarm Road Fish and Chips in Darlington have been shortlisted in the Training and Development category at the 2026 National Fish & Chip Awards
Durham Secures Major Funding to Improve City Centre Bus Stops
Work to upgrade key bus stops in Durham city centre is due to begin next week after a £1 million grant was secured. Durham County Council will be carrying out a series of improvements to the Millburngate bus stands, near North Road, after winning funding from the North East Combined Authority’s...
By-election to be held in County Durham after Reform councillor resigns
A by-election will be held in County Durham following the resignation of a Reform UK councillor.
County Durham mum gets 'shock of life' winning £300k scratchcard jackpot on schoolrun
A Durham mum got the 'shock of her life' after winning the £300,000 jackpot on a National Lottery scratchcard.
Durham bus stops set to close for four months for £1m refurbishment
Millburngate bus stops in Durham will be closed for around 16 weeks as Durham County Council begins £1m improvement works.
Eight Durham Police officers face sack after complaints over boozy trip to Spain
Eight officers from Durham police have been suspended following allegations that they failed to "uphold professional standards" while on a trip abroad.
Government facing calls for limits on new drivers to be added to road safety plan
Durham PCC Joy Allen said government plans to improve road safety had 'limitations' as she doubled down on calls for Graduated Driving Licenses.